About Mel Blount Memorabilia & Collectibles
A former 5-time All Pro-Bowl defensive back that played for Pittsburgh Steelers,
Mel Blount was born in Vidalia, Georgia on April 10, 1948
He grew up from a poor family in Georgia Farm but his poverty did not stop him in achieving his victories in playing sports. He played baseball, football, basketball and track during his early years and he had been a star of this sports that he played. A scholarship was offered to him by the Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Blount played as a Pro-Scouts All American pick that is both a safety and a cornerback. His Pro- Football career starts when he first drafted as the 53rd overall pick in the 3rd round of 1970 NFL Draft. He played for the
Pittsburgh Steelers in 14 years and had achieved victories in the Super Bowl IX, Super Bowl X, Super Bowl XIII and Super Bowl XIV.
In the duration of his career, Blount had able to achieve 5 pro bowl awards and won the 1975 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. In 1976, he was named to be the pro-bowl MVP. He turned into a Director of Player for the NFL after his career. Blount had served almost 7 years of being a director, from 1983-1990. His passion for serving the community led him in founding the Mel Blount Youth Home.
Purchase his sports item like his autographed “hoof” Steelers full size helmet and NFL
signed footballs in Sportsmemorabilia.com. His name is sometimes misspelled as Meel Blount, Mel Bllount, Mell Blount, Mel Blounnt and Mel Blountt. Also try to see other player’s memorabilia like
Rod Woodson and
Joe Greene.
About Mel Blount:
Mel Blount (fullname: Melvin Cornell Blount; no nicknames) played Defensive Back from 1970 until 1983 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played 200 games, intercepted 57 passes and recovered 13 fumbles. Born in Vidalia, GA on April 10, 1948, Blount stands 6'3 and weighs 205 lbs. He attended college at Southern. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 3rd round (53rd overall) of the 1970 NFL Draft. Blount was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989.